In this article, AVING News will guide readers to the top 10 industrial conferences, exhibitions, and trade shows in Korea in April 2024. Recognized by the Association of Korean Exhibition Industries and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, these exhibitions will spotlight industrial trends and companies.
Seoul International Electric Fair & Power Generation Korea 2024 (SIEF-PGK 2024)
Location: COEX Hall A & B, Seoul
Date & Time: April 3rd - 5th
Host: Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
SIEF-PGK 2024 is a specialized exhibition that showcases power equipment materials required for power supply, such as transmission, distribution, and wiring. It is the leading event in Korea related to the electric, power, and utilities industry, attracting thousands of exhibitors and visitors worldwide. Renewable energy, smart grid, and digital twin will also draw spotlights as new sectors for this show.
Seoul International Manufacturing Technology Show 2024 (SIMTOS 2024)
Location: KINTEX 1 & KINTEX 2, Goyang, Gyeonggi-do
Date & Time: April 1st - 5th
Host: Korea Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (KOMMA)
SIMTOS 2024 is Korea’s largest exhibition on production and manufacturing technology, materials, components, and machines. It will highlight the latest trends from metal cutting and molding, control systems, tooling and measuring, welding, robots, and digital manufacturing.
The Manufacturing Automation & Robot Digital Transformation Exhibition (M.A.D.E. in SIMTOS) will take place at Halls 7 and 8 of KINTEX 2. It will focus on the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Additive Manufacturing Technology, Digital Manufacturing Complex Systems, Industrial Robot Equipment, and CNC for Smart Manufacturing Equipment.
Suwon Megashow 2024 S1
Location: Suwon Convention Center, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do
Date & Time: April 11th - 14th
Host: Megashow Committee
Suwon Megashow 2024 Season 1 will present lifestyle products for homemakers, gathering thousands of buyers and retailers worldwide. The products will be exhibited in three subshows: Home & Life Show, Food Show—Korean Dining Fair, and Kitchen Show. These subshows will spotlight the latest household products, electronics, cosmetics, luxuries, furniture, foods, beverages, kitchenware, and more.
Korea International Beer Expo 2024 (KIBEX 2024) & Drink Seoul 2024
Location: COEX Hall C, Seoul
Date & Time: April 11th - 13th
Host: Global MICE Experts Group (GMEG), Seoul Fairs Co, LTD.
Since 2019, KIBEX has signed a marketing agreement with Braubeviale, Germany, the world’s largest beer and beverage exhibition, forming a network with major global beer exhibitions. While serving as Korea’s largest beer industry expo, it expanded to larger liquor and beverage industries by rebranding into Drink Seoul last year.
Along with KIBEX, Drink Seoul will host sub-events. Korea International Beer Conference (KIBCON) features keynotes by prominent figures from the beer industry worldwide. Korea International Beer Award (KIBA) organizes an international beer competition among hundreds of participants, judged by a global panel.
Korea Vegan Fair 2024
Location: Coex Hall B, Seoul
Date & Time: April 11th - 13th
Host: KOREA VEGAN FAIR Organizer Office
Korea Vegan Fair 2024 centers on vegan and eco-friendly goods and technologies, such as plant-based food technology, vegan fashion products, biodegradable items, renewable energy, environmental platforms, and ecological leisure products.
The World IT Show 2024 (WIS 2024)
Location: COEX, Seoul
Date & Time: April 17th - 19th
Host: Ministry of Science and ICT
WIS 2024 will serve as the largest ICT exhibition in Korea under the slogan ‘Experience the Next Wave of IT.’ The show will cover AI, IoT, 5G, Digital Twin, Metaverse, Smart Home, Robotic Solutions, New Mobility, Blockchain, Quantum Techs, and more. WIS Awards and ImpaCT-ech Awards will highlight the show’s most promising IT products and outstanding technologies.
The Busan International Boat Show 2024 (BIBS 2024)
Location: BEXCO & Suyeong River Cruise, Busan
Date & Time: April 19th - 21st
Host: Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Busan Metropolitan City
Celebrating its 10th edition, BIBS 2024 is a leading boat show in Korea and provides a perfect platform to showcase the latest boats, boat-related products, and services. This show will also offer exciting opportunities to engage in various afloat activities, including family-friendly programs. Exhibiting categories are Boat & Yacht, Work Boat, Marine Equipment, Mechanical Tools & Accessories, Facilities & Service, Sports Fishing, Watersports, Used Boat Open Market, Camping Car & Outdoor.
International Nuclear Energy Expo 2024 (INEX 2024)
Location: BEXCO Exhibition Center 1, Busan
Date & Time: April 24th - 26th
Host: Busan Metropolitan City, Korea Atomic Industrial Forum (KAIF)
INEX 2024 will gather global attention as the world’s leading nuclear energy exhibition in the heart of the Korean atomic industry. The Korean nuclear power industry gained significant international recognition following its success in securing the UAE nuclear power plant project in 2009 and hosting the 18th Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference in 2012 in Busan, a vital hub known for Korea’s first nuclear power plant, Kori Unit 1. To further promote the atomic sector and foster business partnerships, a biennial exhibition has been held at BEXCO in Busan since 2014. With over 40% of nuclear-related companies and over 70% of nuclear power equipment firms located in the Southeast region, which encompasses Busan to Ulsan, this area possesses top-notch industrial infrastructure. The Korean atomic industry’s resurgence in 2023, marked by the production of primary components for Shin-Hanul Units 3 and 4 and winning contracts for projects like the El Dabaa nuclear power plant in Egypt and Romania’s Cernavoda tritium removal facility, underscores its global relevance.
Korea Pack 2024
Location: KINTEX 1, Goyang, Gyeonggi-do
Date & Time: April 23rd - 26th
Host: Korea Packaging Machinery Association, The Monthly Packaging, Kyung-yon Exhibition Corp
Korea Pack 2024 will feature products and techs for the packaging industry, including machinery, materials, inspectors, digital printers, robots, environmental services, and engineering systems. It will also feature the ESG Sustainable Packaging Pavilion. The Cosmetic Pharmaceutical Bio Process & Technology Exhibition (COPHEX) and the Korea Int’l Exhibition for Chemical Processing, Fine & Speciality Chemicals (KOREA CHEM) will take place concurrently.
International E-Mobility Expo 2024 (IEVE 2024)
Location: ICC Jeju & Jungmun Tourist Complex, Jeju-do
Date & Time: April 30th - May 3rd
Host: IEVE Committee
IEVE 2024 will focus on the latest issues of the rapidly changing future mobility and energy industry to realize the Carbon-Free Island by JEJU 2030, select future industries (robot, fully autonomous driving, AI, UAM, electric ship, green hydrogen, etc.) as major agenda, and support dynamic economic growth through exhibitions, conferences, and simultaneous events. In addition, we are preparing to demonstrate and test drive future mobility, such as electric ships, autonomous driving, and UAM, as well as domestic and international investment, international industrial policies, and business conference programs.